Believing that a great challenge of our time is the transmission of values from one generation to the next, Palace Originals creates distinctive Non-Fiction programming that focuses on the issues of the day… and yesterday.

Whether it is full-length documentaries, historical Treenactments or concert productions big and small, our award-winning work has taken us to some of the most challenging locations and prestigious venues.

History

Wings of Madnesspremiered on PBS NOVA and is now in international distribution. The one-hour film, based on a book of the same title, tells the heroic and tragic story of Alberto Santos-Dumont, one of aviation’s greatest pioneers and visionaries. Rare archival footage of Santos-Dumont's original flights is blended with staged re-enactments shot on location in France and Brazil. Written and produced by Palace in association with WGBH (Boston), France 5 (France) and TV Globo (Brazil).

The Arts & MusicVoices of Sculpturean award-winning tour de force exploration of the role and interrelationship of art, artist and observer.

What’s Art Got to Do With It?An examination of the role that art plays in our lives through interviews with artists, actors, museum curators, musicians, business people and academics who share how their discovery of the arts has had a powerful impact on their lives. Aired nationally on PBS.

Further on Down the RoadGuitar playing legends Lonnie Mack, Roy Buchanan and Albert Collins perform together for the first and only time in 90-minutes of house-rockin’ music recorded live at Carnegie Hall.

Joe Ely: Live From TexasA powerhouse performance of sizzling rock ‘n’ roll by Joe Ely and his band recorded live at Texas’ oldest dance hall.

In The Cut Among the many music videos produced by Palace this is one of our favorites produced with Grammy Award winning songwriter, musician and record producer, Nile Rodgers.

No Kidding, Me Too!A ground breaking exploration of the stigma surrounding mental illness that engenders a discriminatory atmosphere that stands in the way of much needed treatment. Hosted by Joe Pantoliano

Old Farmers Almanacstarring Jonathan Winters. An extended look into the wisdom and lore of this treasured American institution over the last 100 years.

Destination: Dominican Republic starring Oscar de la Renta. A portrait of this Caribbean Paradise and its wealth of history, locations and people.​Politics and Current AffairsAn American Life: Thomas H. KeanThis hour-long biography of former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean aired on PBS.

Adventure﻿Last Breath ﻿An hour-long special based on the book Last Breath: The Limits of Adventure by Peter Stark.